Technology Project Specialist

Job Title - Technology Project Specialist - Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 6 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediately - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $59.17 - $64.32 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Integrated Business Services - Location - 17150 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)- Job Description (E) **POSITION PURPOSE** Reporting to the Program Manager, Systems Solution & Data Management, is responsible for the coordination and daily support of multiple technology projects; planning, scoping and development of Department project initiatives, goals, timelines and activities; gathering business requirements to assist in the delivery of process improvement initiatives; leads special projects and provides support to other Departmental teams for project planning and deployment of products within the Department; supports existing systems and the development of improved technological business processes for the Department; assists in the development of the Department’s information systems strategy and architecture to meet business improvement plans and operational needs; develops business and operational processes for the Department; assists staff in the delivery of the information systems program and projects as related to the Department. **CORPORATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE** Departmental information technology functions work in close collaboration with Corporate Information Technology Services (ITS); consistent with the Information Technology vision and strategy; supporting the development and implementation of Information Technology initiatives, programs, processes, policies, and protocols. Corporate ITS provides strategic ITS planning, direction and leadership across the Region. **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES** - Leads and coordinates Department’s technology projects from inception through execution following project management practices and industry standards. - Assists in leading and planning the implementation of Department’s technology projects. - Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables and works with management to develop full scale project plans. - Analyzes end user requirements, generates alternative approaches to information systems design, prepares system prototypes for user consultation and contributes to the design, development, testing, modification and implementation of systems. - Lead teams and utilizes scrum methodologies and agile principles for the efficient delivery of technology. - Coordinates specific assigned systems development and implementation activities including the preparation of the user requirements definition, systems analysis, general and details design documents, development prototyping and implementation. - Participates in planning and formulating Department strategic business improvement and systems initiatives for service improvements. - Assists management to develop and monitor Department programs and budget processes for business improvements and related systems and ensures processes are well executed. - Develops and maintains Department information strategy, architecture, technology and information master plans and makes recommendations to management. - Prepares reports, memos, letters, guidelines and other correspondence and conducts presentations to meet the Department’s requirements. - Liaises with Branch and Departmental staff to share information regarding initiatives and other best practices and to ensure that services delivered meet policies, procedures and standards. - Performs other duties as assigned in accordance Branch and Department objectives. - May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan. **QUALIFICATIONS** - Successful completion of a University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience with information systems project management, including successful completion of technical projects. - PMP professional designation or CBAP professional designation required. - Experience in managing multiple projects and cross-functional project teams. - Experience in creating all key project governance documents such as project charters, business requirement documents, functional and non-functional requirement documents, project schedules, project plans, communication plans, user acceptance testing plans, risk mitigation strategies etc. - Experience in developing and monitoring business plans and budgets for information systems programs. - Experience in gathering, analyzing and documenting business and system requirements, workflows, business processes, etc. - Council Approval Date - Scheduled Weekly Hours - Scheduled Shifts - Operational Hours - 8 - Close Date -